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FP52 TKU

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,699 mi
Last recorded150,699 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 TKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 150,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 143,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D cut bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

under the body corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2016 143,496 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D cut bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

under the body corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 131,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 127,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bind nearside front brake

Pass 5 Nov 2012 125,744 miles

brake bind nearside front

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 120,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 109,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 97,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 88,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 72,145 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 48,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 30,119 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bushes perishing

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges+sidewall damage

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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FP52 TKU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 79,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP52 TKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP52 TKU registered?

FP52 TKU is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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